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Feeling overwhelmed - not coping 😮

Unknown userMember05 Aug 2016, 8:52 am AEST

Feeling overwhelmed - not coping 😮

Today I'm finding it really hard to be positive. So many things on the to-do list, but feel so angry, frustrated and anxious, that I can't do anything. Hate the feeling of not coping. I've been struggling with PTSD, anxiety and depression since I was a teenager. Feeling like it's all too hard and never ending. I do everything I know to do to get well, but it's feels so hard. Need a break from this torment.

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Unknown userMember06 Aug 2016, 7:51 pm AEST

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@Former-Member..I'm a bit all over the shop, but yes gut health affects us. I am celiac. I notice dramatic affect between diet & mental stability. Sometimes I'm sad for years lost, I found out much later. My moods, friendship s, functioning was affected. But the gut picture alone without intolerances is huge to our overall health. All disease manifest s from the gut. I'm sorry about your lump issue. Keep going, seek, inquire, listen to your intuition..I hope u get some more resolve soon. My son has been on an elimination diet avoiding added preservatives, man kades not food ones...I've also been following. I'm amazed how preservatives added affect me too. It's such a huge area to investigate but I've been on many paths for years with it!

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Unknown userMember06 Aug 2016, 8:27 pm AEST

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You research, like me @Former-Member Always looking for an answer to have good health.

Good you're aware of the food intolerances. I have Slippery Elm and some Glutamine to start taking. Apparently they help heal the gut. Other things as well, but I can't take alot of things. Very sensitive gut.

I hope you will be able to find a doctor who understands ADD/ADHD. I haven't been able to. I had ADHD when I was young. Over the years I have asked doctors if the ADHD I had as a child could still be affecting me, they just said, "maybe". Perhaps ask around if someone can recommend a doctor who knows something about it. But, if you read the book by Dr Amen, you will know.

Is it just ADHD you think you struggle with, or other things? I hope you don't mind me asking.

Good on you for resting, very sensible.

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Unknown userMember06 Aug 2016, 8:29 pm AEST

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@Former-Member Please don't feel that you have to reply straight away, I don't want to stress you.

Sometimes I rave on alot on here. hehe!

Whenever you feel like chatting or have time, that's ok.

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Unknown userMember06 Aug 2016, 9:08 pm AEST

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@Former-Member...hmm it's a long road to self discovery. I know depression has played a part in my life for years since I was a teenager. I've experienced D.V which has played a big part to really shake my life for years. I suffer PTSD, but mostly terrible anxiety that takes over my ability to sleep. I can run on 3 hours & still function fine. When I am crashing, I become unrealistic, so upset, mis-trusting, & feel so low. I really dislike that feeling. Ive learnt a lot about Domestic Violence. It doesn't go away because we left it. I'm still traveling to better understand myself in all this. It's challenging!

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Unknown userMember06 Aug 2016, 11:27 pm AEST

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@Former-Member You sound very similar to me. I think I mentioned my struggles, don't want to bore you with it again.

I'm looking into EMDR, eye movement desensitisation reprogramming. Just heard about it today. Hoping it will help me with PTSD. Still researching about it. There's a psychologist near me that does it.

I understand totally, it does take a long time to heal from DV/emotional and physical abuse etc.

I hear you, the mis-trust etc.... I'm still very sensitive, I guess that's why I have isolated myself lately, to try and become stronger, so I don't crash so hard when people are hurtful. Had alot of hurt with friends and family on top of it all, which doesn't help.

So, I will get well and make new friends, sounds good to me. As for family, not sure there can be any reconciliation. Have tried, too hurtful.

Soon bedtime. Night night to you. You're probably asleep already. I stay up and wait for my daughter to come home. Nice chatting to you.

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BridgetjonesSenior Contributor09 Aug 2016, 6:43 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member, Sorry to hear of your recent struggles. You are in my thoughts. Wishing you all the best. Bridgetjones xx

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Unknown userMember10 Aug 2016, 3:42 pm AEST

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Hi @Bridgetjones. Thankyou for thinking of me.

I've been wondering how you are. Are you ok?

I have booked in to see a psychologist at the end of this month. I haven't been to this psychologist before. Thought I would be able to get on top of PTSD, but need further help.

Will be asking her about her about EMDR.

Have you ever heard of EMDR?

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